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$2,350,000

Beds
5
Baths
4.5
sq ft
5,100

1516 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60657

1516 W Melrose St

Chicago, IL 60657

  • Pending
BURLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT! Extra wide 5,100 sq. ft. South-facing brick and limestone home in the heart of the Southport Corridor that blends luxury, style, and functionality. Redesigned in 2020, and enhanced in 2023 & 2024 to seamlessly blend classic elegance with modern sophistication. Step inside to bright interior with 45 windows, walnut hardwood floors (heated on 1st level and lower level),coffered ceilings, paneled walls, designer sconces, and statement chandeliers. Sleek kitchen has an oversized island, Wolf six-burner cooktop and double oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a two-zone wine fridge with a built-in wine rack. FLOS lighting and quartz countertops elevate the space, which flows seamlessly into the sun-drenched family room featuring a new Montigo 54" gas fireplace- one of four fireplaces throughout the home. The lux primary suite has its own outdoor Summer reading terrace, walk-in closets, gas fireplace, and a spa-like bathroom complete with heated floors, a steam shower, a soaking tub, and separate vanities. The other two bedrooms on the second floor are excellent size with organized closets. The third floor offers a bright office space with a south-facing walkout deck, full bath and a fourth bedroom with a private north-facing deck that has a outdoor fire table. The expansive lower level features high ceilings, an enormous recreation room enhanced with an oynx wet bar, a Sub-Zero wine fridge, and wood burning fireplace. Private outdoor spaces include a paver patio for grilling and a garage roof deck with a full pergola, perfect for al fresco dining. All outdoor terraces were recently built out with Ipe wood, planters, lighting and lush greenery. The guest suite in the lower level has a redesigned bath and is perfect for in-laws, a home gym, or a live-in nanny. Just two blocks from everything the walkable Southport Corridor has to offer, including Whole Foods, Target, parks, Paulina Brown line, and top-rated schools.

Details

Property type

Single Family Residence

Lot size

3,123 sq ft

Price per sq ft

$461

Year built

2005

Annual property taxes

$35,590.84

Price History

03/18/2025
MRED

MRED #12308038

Pending
$2,350,000
03/10/2025
MRED

MRED #12308038

Listed
$2,350,000
+24.91%
06/28/2021
MRED

MRED #11036100

Sold
$1,881,311
+20.6%

Schools & Community

Neighborhood: 

Lake View

Elementary school: 

Burley Elementary School

Middle school: 

Burley Elementary School

High school: 

Lake View High School

Community features: 

Gated

School district: 

Lake View High School

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Status: Pending/Under Contract

Tomo last checked: 04/02/2025 at 8:45 PM

Listing updated: 04/01/2025 at 1:45 PM

Listed by: Alishja Ballard, @properties Christie's International Real Estate Phone #: (773) 472-0200

MLS: MRED #12308038

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